Cardiology - Veterinary Assistant

Join the VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital team! Location: 18300 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Compensation: $20 - 30 / hour. ALL dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule and additional responsibilities. Why We Want You! We are seeking a dedicated Experienced Veterinary Assistant (VA) to join our Cardiology department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing high-quality care to animals, with a specific focus on cardiac health. As an integral part of our team, you will work closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians and/or assistants, and other staff members to ensure the well-being of our patients. Key Responsibilities: Assist veterinarians in performing diagnostic procedures and treatments related to cardiology. Comfortable with monitoring anesthesia and assessing patients during procedures, including interventional cardiac catheterizations in our fluoroscopy operating room. Conduct diagnostic tests, including electrocardiograms (ECGs), radiographs, routine blood monitoring, and echocardiograms. Place Holter monitors on patients and educate clients in their use. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians. Maintain accurate electronic medical records and ensure proper documentation of procedures. Communicating and educating pet owners on cardiac conditions, treatment plans, and at-home care. Collaborate with other departments to provide comprehensive care to patients. Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations and standards. Skills: Venipuncture Catheter placement Radiology Anesthesia monitoring Physical examinations and patient assessment Surgical preparation and assisting Laboratory work Pharmacology Patient recovery Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients Works well in a team environment Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals Assisting our Doctor and Technician staff as needed with patient care Maintain accurate and complete medical records Helping clients and doctors during humane euthanasias Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical and infectious waste appropriately Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry. Qualifications: 2 years minimum Veterinary Medicine experience as a Veterinary Assistant Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and common conditions (Preferred but not required). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards animals and their owners. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log in to Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts, and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our career page atvcacareers.com If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians including 500 who are board-certified specialists nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.